CVE-2024-52549: script security Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1367.vdf2fc45f229c and earlier, except 1365.1367.va_3b_b_89f8a_95b_ and 1362.1364.v4cf2dc5d8776, does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of files on the controller file system.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jenkins	script_security	< 1362.1364.v4cf2dc5d8776
jenkins	script_security	1366.vd44b_49a_5c85c — 1367.vdf2fc45f229c
jenkins	script_security	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2024-11-13/#SECURITY-3447

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52549? +

Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1367.vdf2fc45f229c and earlier, except 1365.1367.va_3b_b_89f8a_95b_ and 1362.1364.v4cf2dc5d8776, does not perform a permission check in a method implementing form validation, allowing attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of files on the controller file system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-52549? +

CVE-2024-52549 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52549? +

CVE-2024-52549 affects products from jenkins, specifically: script_security. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-52549? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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